Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2025-2026

The Sharp's Ridge Rambler is a running event taking place in Knoxville, TN, featuring a variety of races including a 10k, 4-mile run, and a Kids Trail Mile. The event is designed for participants of all ages, with special categories for students aged 14 and under. The courses are set in a scenic par..

The Three Sisters Ultra Festival, held in Maryville, Tennessee, is a trail running event featuring 24-hour, 12-hour, and 6-hour timed races, including day and night options. Set in the scenic Maryville College Woods, the course is a 2-mile loop starting and ending at the McArthur Pavilion, where run..

The Mid-State Mile is a challenging last-person-standing running event held on private land near Franklin, Tennessee. The course, known as The Murder Mile, is a 1-mile loop featuring 340 feet of elevation gain, including two climbs, runnable sections, and a downhill stretch on a wide double-track ol..

The Jackal Trail Marathon, held in Jackson, Tennessee, is a challenging trail race featuring a 3.75-mile loop that runners complete seven times to cover the marathon distance. Now in its 14th year, the event is part of a unique series where participants can run five marathons on consecutive days. Th..

The Cape 5K and 10K races take place in Cordova, Tennessee, on the scenic Tour De Wolf Trails within Shelby Farms Park. The courses feature mostly flat, single-track dirt and grassy trails with a few hills, offering a natural trail running experience. The 10K route passes through a dog park where of..

The Backass Jackal Trail Marathon, held in Jackson, Tennessee, is a challenging trail race featuring a 3.75-mile loop run seven times to complete the marathon distance. Now in its 14th year, this event is part of the Grueling 5 Jackal Marathons in 5 Days series, taking place on June 22, 2025. The co..

The Asphalt Jackal Marathon, held at Pinson Mounds State Park in Jackson, Tennessee, is part of the Jackal Marathons series and marks its 13th year in 2025. The race features a 2.9-mile paved loop that runners complete nine times to cover the marathon distance. The course offers a mix of shaded area..

The Dragonfly Jackal Marathon, held at Pinson Mounds State Park in Jackson, Tennessee, is part of the Jackal Marathons series and marks its 13th year in 2025. This marathon features a 2.9-mile paved loop course that runners complete nine times. The course offers a mix of shaded areas and sections ex..

The Native Jackal Trail Marathon, held in Henderson, Tennessee, is a challenging trail race featuring a 2.65-mile loop run ten times for the full marathon distance. It offers a 10.6-mile race option as well. The course is a mix of paved (two-fifths) and rugged trail (three-fifths) sections, includin..

The 1776 Merica event is a fun run organized by East Coast Adventures, taking place on July 4th in Greenback, TN. This event celebrates Independence Day with a choice of two distances: the full Merica at 17.76 miles or the half Merica at 7.11 miles. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere while..

The Haw Ridge Trail Race, scheduled for July 12, 2025, in Oak Ridge, TN, features an 8-mile trail run and a Kids Trail Mile. The 8-mile course includes early climbs and scenic views along the lake, while the Kids Trail Mile promises a fun, mostly off-road experience. Registration fees are $25 for ad..

The Cherokee is an ultra trail running event held in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, featuring two challenging distances: 70K (46 miles) and 130K (84 miles). Set in the scenic Cherokee National Forest, the course offers rugged mountain terrain with significant elevation gains—over 10,000 feet for the 70K..

The Samar 4 and 8 Miler is a trail running event held in Memphis, Tennessee, on the scenic Wolf River Trails, known for their flat, runnable single-track paths. The race offers two distances—4 and 8 miles—catering to both beginner and experienced runners, with generous cutoff times. The course is pa..

Hell Mary is a unique running event held at 2150 Sams Creek Road in Pegram, Tennessee. The race features a 1-mile flat loop course set on an open field trail, newly modified to run alongside a creek, allowing runners the option to cool off in the water during the race. The event caters to speed enth..

The Caspian 10 Miler, held in Cordova, Tennessee, takes place on the scenic Tour De Wolf Trails within Shelby Farms Park. The course features a 5-mile loop of mostly single-track dirt trails with roots, some elevation gain, open grassy fields, gravel roads, and dirt paths. Runners complete two loops..

The Still Hollow Trail Race, held at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga, TN, offers both a half marathon and a 10K race. Known as one of the fastest trail races in the Southeast, the course features wide, soft, and gently rolling pedestrian-only trails in the first half, ideal for both dist..

The 26th Annual Trojan Trek is a running event held in Morristown, Tennessee, at Panther Creek State Park, a scenic 1,444-acre park on the Cherokee Reservoir. The race features a certified 5K course starting at the lower soccer fields, with ample parking near the pool and playground area. Panther Cr..

The Nashville Running Company's Bowie 6 Miler is a popular trail race held in Fairview, Tennessee, featuring a 6-mile course through scenic trails with gradual inclines, single and double tracks, and soft pinestraw underfoot. Known for its fast and enjoyable route, it is a fan favorite in the 6 Mile..

The Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival is an endurance running event held at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park on Tellico Lake in Vonore, Tennessee. Featuring a scenic 3.65-mile loop trail with about 500 feet of elevation gain per lap, the course is mostly runnable and set in a state park with beautiful lake..

The King Half Marathon and 7-miler take place on the scenic Wolf River Trails in Memphis, Tennessee, featuring mostly flat, runnable single-track paths. The event serves as a preview of the Mamba 100 race, sharing the same loop with slight distance adjustments. It welcomes runners of all levels, off..